It's Autumn Glory Fun Fall Friday

Now I realize that I've missed a Friday last week, however, we were actually busy in the real estate world! So, I really do have a legitimate excuse, and, I started a little early, so I should be ahead of the game, right? I promise that I'll try to keep up with my blogging along with the real estate from now on.

On to Fun Fall Friday . . . what else could we be talking about today except for the 42nd annual Autumn Glory Festival! The weekend was kicked off on Wednesday evening with the Kickoff Dinner where the Golden Ambassador, Bob Rudy, was announced. Then we proceeded to last evening featuring the annual Fireman's Parade followed by Oktober Fest and the Oom-pah Band performing at the Oakland Firehall. If you've never attended the Oom-pah celebration yet, maybe you should plan on attending next year! It's like a big street party where every either already knows everyone else, or you will know everyone before the evening is over. Nancy Jo was in attendance last evening and she had a wonderful time.

This evening boasts the annual Banjo contest to be followed up tomorrow evening with the Fiddle contest both held at Southern Garrett High School. Saturday's main event is the Grand Feature Parade beginning at 1 pm, but if you want to find seating, it probably wouldn't hurt to show up a bit early since several roads are blocked and the crowd starts pouring in long before the parade starts. The Grand Marshall for Saturday's parade is Art Rooney, Jr. and Michelle Wright from WTAE will be making a special appearance as well as Miss Maryland and many more. But, the fun doesn't stop on Saturday! On Sunday don't forget to visit downtown Oakland for the featured Car Show beginning at 9 am. Last year there were well over 150 cars in attendance. Remember that all proceeds will benefit local charities, so be sure to grab your 50/50 tickets from one of the car club members. If cars aren't your thing, then head on down to ASCI for the 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Race benefiting the Dove Center. They promise Pumpkin Mania and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

These are only a few of the features, but all weekend long, there will be craft festivals, glass blowing, fine art exhibits and tons of family activities. And, my favorite - Turkey Dinners will be served all over the county to help celebrate the great tradition that started Autumn Glory all those years ago. Hope to see you this weekend for the Funnest Friday (and Saturday & Sunday) of the whole year!

Time is really flying between Fridays!

Here it is Fun Fall Friday again and I'm totally unprepared. Of course, most of the week was tied up with our post Savageman high. And, I have to say that the athletes that compete in Savageman deserve a big applause! What a tough course. And, everyone involved, including our Railey Killer Miller group really worked hard to pull off another successful event. Here's our very own Russell Bounds at the top of Miller Hill and as you can see, he has no clue a photographer is even in his face, he's just concentrating on making it to the aid station:

Now on to what today is all about - Fun Fall Fridays. One thing that I love to do, but admittedly don't do enough of is hiking at the State Parks. I've visited Swallow Falls State Park twice this year and realized that as a local, I don't enjoy what this area has to offer nearly enough. According to the DNR website, Garrett County hosts 10 State Parks offering everything from hiking trails, cross country ski trails, and camping while some offer unique opportunities like rapid whitewater areas for kayaking or snowmobile and off road vehicle trails. There is a whole host of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast right in our backyard! Why not plan a trip to one of the State Parks today and enjoy all that rugged Garrett County has to offer?

*As you can probably tell, this happens to be my favorite spot in all of Garrett County, Tolliver Falls. Located in Swallow Falls State Park a bit off the beaten path lies this peaceful little waterfall and it happens to be a subject of lots of pictures by me. I can't wait until snow flies to go over and get a snow covered falls!

It's Fun Fall Friday Again!

Or should I say already. Where did that week go? We've been busy planning and preparing for the Savageman Triathlon as posted last week. Don't forget to join us Miller Road where we will host an aid station to assist the bikers as they ascend what is rightfully referred to as Killer Miller. Should be a good time, and we hope to see you there!

Now on to this weeks Fun Fall Friday feature . . . how about sailing? Now, I won't pretend that I'm a sailor and know what I'm talking about because I've never been on a sailboat in my life, however, I love to watch the majestic sails every Sunday at the southern part of the lake when the sailboat races are taking place.

Sailing has a deep history in Garrett County. In 1958, the founder of the Flying Scot company, Gordon "Sandy" Douglass, moved the company from Ohio to the Oakland area, where he and subsequent owners have built the Flying Scot brand to be well known around the world as a "Hall of Fame" design. With over 50 years of continuous production, the Flying Scot company is still located in the Deer Park area where they still continue to add the personal touch to each design.

If you would like to be more than just a spectator of sailing, and would like to learn more, contact Flying Scot at 301-334-4848 or try the Deep Creek Sailing School at 301-387-4497.

I Couldn't Wait Any Longer!

Today is the day! The much anticipated Fun Fall Friday! Our first Fun Fall activity isn't something that Larry, Nancy Jo, Bill nor I will officially participate in, but are participants of. Now you are really confused, right?

Coming up on September 20th, Garrett County will again host the Savage Man Triathlon where participants will attend from all over the world including several Olympic Athletes. And, by now you are probably wondering how much fun can that be? . . . but Railey Realty has taken ownership of the "Killer Miller" Aid Station high atop Miller Road. So, why not plan on joining us that Sunday for what promises to be the ultimate spectator spot and cheer on the bikers as they pass us wearily by. You will see first hand how much "fun" these Fall Friday's can be! See you there!

This Just In . . .

Docks are out at Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center! Darn it, that and the color of the changing leaves must mean that Summer is officially over and Fall is beginning. You know what that means - the much anticipated Fun Fall Friday's should be ready to roll out possibly tomorrow (even though the calendar still indicates I have a few weeks left), so stay tuned . . .

Remember that the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center is open on the weekends, so be sure to stop by and see what you can discover!

Deep Creek's Annual Art and Wine Fest is this weekend . . .

. . . again this year, Garrett County Fairgrounds will be the place to be on Saturday, Sept. 12th! Benefiting the American Red Cross, local and regional craftsmen and wineries will showcase some of their finest work. Events begin Friday evening with Wine Pairing Dinners with specially prepared dinners at local restaurants. Saturday will feature the actual festival at the fairgrounds with activities for the entire family beginning at noon. Then, the weekend wraps up on Sunday with Brunches being served by local restaurants. So, bring the family and enjoy the weekend! Be sure to visit their website for further details and to check out the special lodging packages available for the weekend.

Made You Look!

Well, I guess you are checking in much anticipation for Fun Fall Fridays that I promised to begin this Fall, however, if you check your calendar, Fall does not begin until later in September. And, I plan on enjoying this beautiful last unofficial weekend of Summer at Deep Creek Lake without having to worry about Fall yet! (Between you and I though, I do plan on beginning Fun Fall Friday's before the first day of Fall, so keep checking back!)

August is Officially Over

Can you believe it's September 1 already! Kids are back in school and Labor Day is this weekend which means Summer is officially over. Darn it! But, there's no better time to visit Deep Creek Lake than in the Fall, so don't let the calendar deter you.

We got our sale flyer in the mail from High Mountain Sports this week and it looks like you really don't want to miss out. They have winter accessories on sale as well as end of season summer gear. It's not exactly the circus, but check out what they are offering under the big tent!

Speaking of Labor Day, I was curious to see how it all began and did a search to find out. It looks like it all started in the late 1800's when the average person worked 12 hour days 7 days a week just to make a living. So, the unions formed marches to protest the poor working conditions and participants would take an unpaid day off to march which evolved into Labor Day Parades. It looks like there is some debate as to first proposed it as a holiday and it has undergone several observance date changes and now is the first Monday of September. For more interesting facts, visit the Dept. of Labor website or the History Channel's website. Isn't it amazing that any questions you may have are right at our fingertips! Gotta love it!

You've probably seen this shot already, but I took it across from High Mountain Sports. so in honor of their big Labor Day Weekend Sale, I've posted it again.

Introducing a new feature to Deep Creek Living

We are very excited to announce that starting this fall, we will be featuring Fun Fall Fridays. Each Friday we will have a new post about a different fun fall event that you just won't want to miss while at Deep Creek Lake. And, don't worry, the fun won't end at the end of Fall (how about that play on words?), we plan to carry it over to Wonderful Winter Wednesdays, etc. . . so, Stay Tuned!

Mountain State Brewing Company . . .

is celebrating their 1st Anniversary at Deep Creek Lake. Wow! It doesn't seem like a whole year has passed already, but good for them. They will be holding an anniversary party on Sunday, August 30th with The Hillbilly Gypsies performing beginning at 4:30 pm. In case you've never visitied the Mountain State Brewing Company, here's the basic lowdown taken from their website:

"Located on Sang Run Road just past the Wisp Resort entrance, Mountain State Brewing Co. is bringing hand-crafted ales back to the Deep Creek Lake community.
Along with our proprietary kegged Sangria and homemade MSBC Root Beer, beer lovers can enjoy our wood-fired flatbread pizzas as they saddle up to our signature saw horses.
Stop by and enjoy one of our ales over our hand-made bar or grab a growler and flatbread to go. Be sure to check out our one of a kind MSBC Gear too! "

And, I can attest that the flatbread pizzas are awesome as well as their ales! Well worth a visit!

What were you doing in 1979?

This past weekend, Nancy Jo enjoyed her class reunion with her fellow Northern High School classmates and a good time was certainly had by all. Can you remember 1979? Check out a few of these facts:

• The cost of a gallon of gas was 86 cents


• The Sony Walkman was introduced and cost $200


• A JVC VHS Video Recorder cost $695 (wow)


• The first Post-It Notes were invented (what would we do without them now?)


• Popular music makers were Bee Gees, Blondie, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd and let's not forget the Village People


• Popular TV Shows were Charlie's Angels, MASH, The Walton's, Happy Days, Mork-n-Mindy and still going strong is Saturday Night Live


• And all the fashionable people were wearing Bell Bottoms, Platform Shoes, Leisure Suits, Floral Patterns and Peace Signs.
  

My how time flies when we least expect it, right?

The Circus is Coming to Town Again

And, who doesn't enjoy the circus? Friday, Aug 28th and Saturday, Aug 29th, Walker Brothers Circus will be holding 4 performances at the intersection of Rt. 135 and Webber Road in Mt. Lake Park. For show times and further information, visit their website or call 301-334-8477

The Dove Center is Selling Spring Bulbs!

If you don't contact Nancy Jo to place your order, come Springtime, you'll be envious of your neighbors who did!

Or, you can always visit their website and place your order online.

Big News - Just In!

We just got word from our good friends at Schoolhouse Earth that the new fall merchandise is now arriving and they will be starting their End of Summer Sale on September 1 with mark downs of 20 - 60% on select merchandise! Holy Cow - mark your calendars! That's a sale we won't want to miss! And, while you are there, don't forget to stop by and feed the animals.

Fair Week is Officially Over . . .

Which saddens me greatly since (as stated in a previous post) the kids are thinking about going back to school, then fall will arrive sooner than we anticipate.

But, before the kids go back to school, there is plenty of summer left to enjoy Deep Creek Lake! Why don't you try checking out these local events coming up this weekend:

• The 15th Annual Country Fest and Auction held at the Garrett County Fairgrounds with fun family events planned all day.
• Close by at Jearbryo's Restaurant will be their Custom Car and Rod show with music, vendors and fun planned starting at 11 am.
• And, at nearby Friendsville will be hosting the Yough River Fest beginning at 3 pm.
  

See, the Summer fun isn't quite over yet so I'll quit worrying about Fall arriving too soon (for now).

A Good Friend of Deep Creek Lake Needs Your Help!

There will be a Bone Marrow Screening and Replenishing Blood Drive at Wisp Resort on Tuesday, August 18th from 1 - 7 pm. Your help is needed!

While Dennis and his family are from Pittsburgh, he has enjoyed many years visiting Deep Creek Lake. In February, 2008, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and has been receiving routine transfusions of red blood cells and platelets and now needs a bone marrow transplant. Among many agents at Railey Realty, he is also a personal friend of Becky of Deep Creek Blog and she has more information posted on her blog about how to register and what is involved in the process. So, please go over and visit Deep Creek Blog and do what you can to help out our friend in a time of need. By the way, you don't need to be in Deep Creek Lake, there will be drives in the Pittsburgh area as well.

Fair Week is Well Under Way!

Although the weather has not really cooperated fully, it has still not been too bad for the Garrett County Fair visitors. Nancy Jo will be there off and on all week either manning the Railey Realty booth or working Bingo to benefit the Dove Center, so be sure to look her up and say hello. Still to come on the schedule this week is:

• the Stock and Modified Truck Pull on Wednesday at the Grandstands
• on Thursday, the Farmer's Parade at 6:30 and the Tractor Square Dance and Skid Steer Rodeo
• the Modified Tractor and Smokers Pull on Friday at 7 pm
• then on Saturday is the 4 & 8 Cylinder Demolition Derby at 5 & 7:30

These are just the major highlights. Don't forget about the other fun events and entertainment happening throughout the week. Check the Fair website for a complete schedule.

What's Happening this Weekend?

The weekend is quickly approaching and if you plan on being at Deep Creek Lake, why not check out the local happenings? Here's what I have so far:

• Wisp Resort is hosting the 4th Annual Deep Creek Chili Splash on Saturday from 11 am - 6 pm. There will be live entertainment, contests, kids activities, vendors, and fun, fun, fun!
• Do you know how old Smokey Bear will be on Sunday? 65! And to help him celebrate, the fire tower at Deep Creek Lake State Park will be open to visitors from 11 am - 2 pm. Come out on Sunday to wish Smokey a Happy Birthday. He'll be at the base of the fire tower greeting visitors.
• And, of course, don't forget about the Garrett County Fair from Aug. 8th-15th. Saturday's events are mostly entering exhibits, but at 5pm, there will be a Regular and Hot Stock Tractor Pull at the race track. Sunday will be another entry day as well as judging day, but at 6pm a Horse Pull is planned as well as the crowning of the Fair Queen at 8pm. Check out their website for a more complete schedule.

Can you believe July is over already?

We all know what August brings - the Garrett County Fair! And, I hate to mention it, but it seems like once the fair is over, school starts, then summer is over . . . but we won't mention summer being over again until Fall officially arrives! This year, the fair runs from August 8th - 15th and there will be lots of fun on the agenda. I'll post more about that next week as we get closer, so stay tuned . . .

A Big Thank You to Deep Creek Lake State Park Lifeguards

I'm not sure who was responsible for coordinating the Little Lifeguard Program at the Deep Creek Lake State Park, but they need to be congratulated. I was there to check it out Saturday morning and even though only one little guard showed up, the girls were so patient with her and she learned how they look for people who need help, how to help those people by various means, how the whistle and radio are used as well as just basic State Park safety, such as why no dogs are allowed and why visitors shouldn't leave trash lying around. Excellent program for 5 - 7 year olds, so if you are in the area on Saturday mornings, and have little ones, I highly recommend it!

Again, my blogging habits are in the outhouse!

However, this time I have a legitimate excuse. I had to make an emergency trip to the Midwest.

While I was away, though, Nancy Jo was featured as "Who's Who" in Garrett County by The Deep Creek Blog. Be sure to stop over at Becky's blog and check it out.

This weekend the Garrett County Arts Council will be hosting the Artist Studio Tour where you can visit artists at fourteen different locations around the county. Various types of artwork will be represented including jewelry, watercolor and oil painting, pottery, wood working, photography, stained glass and more. A brochure and map is available around the county, at the Chamber Visitor Center or the Gallery Shop in Oakland. For more info call 301-334-6580. The tour will be both Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 4 both days.

Also on Saturday the Deep Creek State Park will be hosting a Little Life Guard program for 5 - 7 year olds. The program will run every Saturday (except Aug. 1) from July 17th - August 29th 9:30 am - 10:30 am and will teach the children water safety, sun protection, radio importance and understanding and respecting the environment. No swimming is required so all abilities and skill levels can participate. No pre-registration is required, just be there by 9:15 and the cost is $5 per child. Sounds like a good experience for the kids to learn more about life guarding.

And, I realize that it is still summer and none of us really want to think of winter yet, however, if you purchase your Wisp Season pass now, you have until July 31 to save 20%! So think snow even if it is only long enough to buy your ski pass.

Looks Like we have a Nice Week Ahead!

After a chilly July 4th weekend, the weather man calls for a nearly perfect week ahead. If you missed the fireworks over the lake, you missed a spectacular display. And, to see all the boats moving away afterwards was an awesome sight. Thank you to all the sponsors who made it possible again this year.

If you missed being at Deep Creek Lake last weekend, don't worry, there is plenty to do this weekend! Don't forget about the 10th Annual Art in the Park at Deep Creek Lake State Park where over 40 artists will display and sell their work. Admission is free and docking is available if you want to come by boat.

And, don't forget about our furry friends this weekend when the Garrett County Humane Society hosts it's annual "Christmas in July" on Saturday at the fairgrounds. There will be a silent auction, a flea market, a Fido Costume Contest and so much more. Events will take place from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm and admission is free (although donations are gladly accepted), so put on your pet's best costume and join the fun!

Happy Indepedence Day!

You can tell already by the traffic on the road that it's a holiday! So, please slow down, enjoy the ride and have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

I can't believe it's July already!

Can you believe that July 1st is tomorrow already - holy cow, where has my summer been? As you can imagine there are lots of activities planned for this weekend at Deep Creek Lake and the surrounding area. Some of the highlights are:

• Independence Day Celebration on Friday at Broadford Lake Park with a Brother Short concert and fireworks at dusk. Call 301-334-2691 for further information.


• Accident's Homecoming on Saturday from 9 am - 10 pm with craft shows, chicken dinners (my favorite), tours, entertainment and a parade at 11 am. Call 301-746-6346 for further information.


• Wisp Resort's July 4th Celebration on Saturday beginning at 1 pm with live entertainment, games and the Fire on the Mountain Fireworks being launched from the Bear Claw Tubing Park at dusk.


• And, don't forget Free Fishing Day all day on Saturday. Statewide, no fishing license is required to fish in any of the fresh waters.

If that's not enough to keep you busy, be sure to visit our Chamber website for more fun activities. I see they have a rodeo listed at the fairgrounds for this weekend - woo hoo - that sounds exciting! And, that last I checked, the weather sounds like it will be perfect for the upcoming weekend - good news for all the vacationers. I'll see you at the Lake!

This shot was from the annual Grantsville Days celebration that took place last weekend.

I Guess Deep Creek Does Have Talent!

And, the most talented person at Deep Creek Lake is no other than Bill's daughter, Holly! Here is a direct quote from one of the judges, Rob Michael of State Farm Insurance:

"Holly was the overall winner having been both the crowd and the judge's favorite. Myself, Kate Collins and Pam Trickett were the judges once again this year, and when Holly Weissgerber sang her first song, there wasn't a dry eye at the judge's table. The community and county visitors were treated to some real entertainment. This was the second of what will now be an annual event. Contestestants paid an entry fee of $50 and then solicited funds from the general public throughout the year. The overall top money winner was Patsy Baker who raised over $4,700, and the event raised nearly $13,000 for the Deep Creek Lake Blind Skier program."

Big congratulations to Holly and we look forward to hearing you sing again next year.

Summer Has Arrived!

According to the calendar, summer officially arrived on Sunday and by the weather, I have to believe that to be just about right. Of course, it took until later in the day on Sunday before the sun finally broke through, but once it did, the weather has been pretty much perfect with a 7 as the first number of our temperatures finally. And aside from a threat of a few thunderstorms I see nothing but sunshine in the forecast.

Which will make a perfect weekend for the 32nd Annual Grantsville Days kicking off with the Grand Parade Friday evening beginning at 6:45 pm. The entire weekend consist of continuous live entertainment, locally prepared foods, Lions chicken BBQ, children’s games and more. Both Friday evening and Saturday evening will be a spectacular fireworks display and I've heard that since one night last year got rained out, they've held them over and Saturday night's fireworks will be the biggest they've ever had. With me being a Grantsville native, that's where I plan on being this weekend. And, I encourage everyone to at least stop by, try the chicken BBQ, listen to the live music and watch the fireworks. You won't regret it!

Speaking of perfect weather, I ran over to the Yacht Club the other evening just to sit by the quiet shore for a bit and enjoy the perfect weather. Here's the proof that our weather is perfect:

Some sad news to report this morning

I read in the Cumberland Times News that Freddie Holliday II, son of our county commissioner, has lost his battle with cancer. Our thoughts will certainly be with the family as they go through this hard time.

Deep Creek Lake is a Circus!

No, that's not right . . . Deep Creek Lake is hosting the circus at the Garrett County Fairgrounds tonight and tomorrow night, two shows each night. And, don't let the weather deter you, they are setting up in one of the barns for the big show.

Also, the fairgrounds not only holds the annual county fair, but also hosts horse shows, truck and tractor pulls and events year round. Check out their website for additional information.

Just Released from the Garrett Arts Council . . .

International Artists will be visiting Garrett County next week -

"En plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air”, and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The last week in June, Garrett County will host a group of international artists who have come to paint the beauty of western Maryland.

Journées de Internationale Peinture will be in the county from June 20 through 27. The group is comprised of 23 artists and spouses from Switzerland, England, France, and the United States. Members of the Garrett County Arts Council are serving as host families while the artists are in the area.

The visit to Western Maryland was planned by members of the group from the Wheeling, West Virginia. Organizer Kathy Thompson, a former Garrett County property owner, says “I have always loved the scenery and natural assets of Garrett County. When planning this year’s group tour to the United States I could think of no better location.”

The artists will be visiting Deep Creek Lake State Park, downtown Oakland, Swallow Falls State Park, a private farm in the Friendsville area and the studio of a local painter. Time is allowed for the group to relax and enjoy the county.

It is expected that each person will be able to complete several works during the week. On Friday evening, June 26, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. the artwork will be on display at
Will ‘O Wisp at Deep Creek Lake. Some of the paintings will be available for sale.

The group will meet again in Saddleworth, England in 2010."

How exciting for Garrett County! If you see any of the artists around next week, be sure to give them a warm welcome.

Did You Hear? . . .

. . . Deep Creek's Got Talent! And, on Saturday, June 20th, the Honi Honi will find out who the most talented person at Deep Creek Lake is and you can join in on the fun. If you think you are the most talented, pre-registration is required so be sure to contact them. Or, if you are like me and have no talent, just stop in from 6 - 9 pm and see who else does. Proceeds will benefit the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Blind Skiers Program.

To quote Alice Cooper . . .

School's Out for the Summer! As of yesterday afternoon, Garrett County schools are (finally) dismissed for the summer. Now if summer would only get here. Is it just me, or is anyone else tired of one or two sunny nice days and then the grey settling back in? But, don't worry if you are planning on heading to Deep Creek Lake for the weekend because the weatherman predicts sunny skies again just in time for your arrival.

Don't forget about Flag on the Mountain at Wisp Resort on Sunday. I've tried to find additional information, but the only mention I can find is on the Chamber of Commerce website where they give a number to call.

Speaking of Chamber of Commerce, we saw our friend and previous Chamber President, Charlie Ross yesterday and he will be attending to a few things here this week, then head on to his new position in Pennsylvania to start work already on Monday. Charlie has done an awesome job in his role at the Chamber by spreading the word about Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake and it's possible that he's partially responsible for us no longer being Maryland's Best Kept Secret. Good luck in your new endeavor, Charlie, and you'll be missed by many.

Notice of Public Hearing

Continually a hot topic in Garrett County, there is a hearing scheduled for public comment on the new wind turbine proposal to be held Thursday, June 11 at 7 PM at Garrett College. If you cannot attend and want to make written comment, you must do so with the Public Service Commission by June 11th. For additional information, please visit their website at www.psc.state.md.us or call them at 410-767-8000.

The Boardwalk is Scheduled to ReOpen

After some lengthy renovations, The Boardwalk Lounge which is located lakefront next to Point View Inn (which is not reopening) along Deep Creek Drive is scheduled to open it's doors again this week. What a great opportunity to sit overlooking the lake and enjoy a refreshing beverage. Hope to see you there!

In case you are wondering about Point View Inn, it is currently listed for sale and if you would like further information, give Bill, Nancy Jo or Larry a call at 301-387-2000.

Free Fishing Again the Weekend

In case you missed the free fishing day last weekend, it's not too late to plan ahead for this Saturday, June 13th when you can fish without a license in the freshwaters across the State of Maryland. But, remember, fishing without a license is only good for specific free fishing days, and the next one won't be until July 4th.

Also this weekend, Wisp Resort is planning Flag on the Mountain to honor Flag Day on Sunday. I'll gather additional information and hope to have more to post later this week, so . . . Stay Tuned!